Okay I tried this several times the ink does not stay how are you getting the ink to stay without rubbing off some of the colors don’t even show up?
I too am using a permanent Sharpie I bought several colors and buttons and the buttons color seems to fade right away within a few hours or by the next day how are you getting it longevity wise?

I love this project but I feel like I’m epically failing no matter what I do I have tried everything from Sharpie pens to paint to everything nothing either shows up on the bag or stays and the color on the buttons fade what is everybody using?

As far as the marking on the bag, pretty much anything will rub off a plastic bag. Jamie mentions in the post that you can use a Magic Eraser to wipe it clean and start again. So for that, you may have to label the bag each time you want to use it. Another reader suggested writing on a piece of paper and then putting it under the bag so you could see through to it. For the buttons, I don’t think it’s anything special. Maybe use a little less of the liquid? They should last for more than a day. Good luck!

At our Child Care Center, we have children from 6 weeks up to 4 year old Pre-K, and I can guarantee you that the biggest “challenge” area is Toddlers and 2’s. We are constantly on the lookout for fun learning activities that will not be that typical Toddler/2 disaster that we are all familiar with! These Sensory Bags are absolutely perfect for these ages, and I can’t wait to show them to my staff. Adding other skill levels makes them good all the way up through our age groups, as well. I never fail to find something ‘just right’ on your site. Keep up the good work!

Hey Karen – my toddlers (2.5 years old) didn’t get into the sorting, but I think he’d be all over it now (at 3 years old). My 4 and 7 year old loved it though. I think its perfect for preschool age. Early preschool if you’re using it as a learning tool.

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